Structural geology is the study of the three dimensional distribution of rock bodies and their planar or folded surfaces, and their internal fabrics.
Structural geology includes features of and overlaps with facets of geomorphology, metamorphism and geotechnical studies. By studying the three dimensional structure of rocks and regions, inferences on tectonic history, past geological environments and deformation events can be made. These can be fixed in time using stratigraphical controls as well as geochronology, to determine when the structural features formed.
More formally stated it is the branch of geology that deals with the geological processes through which the application of a force results in the transformation of a shape, arrangement or internal fabric of the rock into another shape, arrangement or internal fabric.
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Structural Geology on the Web - A listing of structural geology resources on the web.
Boudinage, Ore Deposits, and Crustal Tectonics - Information about how boudinage structures control the location and formation of ore deposits, and an analogue model for crustal tectonics.
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Gabriel Gutierrez-Alonso, Salamanca University - Research projects into structural geology and tectonics.
Giovanni Guglielmo's Research Page on Salt Tectonics - Contains free computer animations, 3-D visualization, and interpretations of physical and finite element models of salt tectonics. These materials are useful for geological research, teaching, brainstorming, and seismic interpretation.
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Interactive Geologic, Geohydrologic and Geochemical Database and Model for the Little Snake River Drainage Basin, Wyoming - Provides new baseline data to the oil gas industry, water planners, water-well drillers, geologists, engineers and hydrologists. Online Geologic, hydrologic and geochemical database for the Little Snake River Drainage Basin in Wyoming
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Patrice Rey's Teaching Portolio - Lecture notes, slides, and related resources on structural geology, tectonics, geodynamics and petrophysics.
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Structural Geology and Metamorphic Petrology on the WWW - Extensive collection of links to Structural Geology and Metamorphic Petrology.
Structural Geology on the Web - Structural geology web portal with links, modules, software, animations, feedback, important references, free download, ocx controls for visual basic and information on strain analysis, folding, faulting and fabrics.
Structural Geology: A Study in the Italian Alps - Research on different ultramafic rocks and their petrologic and structural relationships.
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